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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.84, 30.15 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.84, 30.15 and 12.14 is: 16.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.84 : 30.15 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.84/30.15 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.84x = 30.15 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.84x = 366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.05/21.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.76

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